421: Chapter 421: Not a Fierce Dragon Does Not Cross the River 421: Chapter 421: Not a Fierce Dragon Does Not Cross the River Wei Yaoye’s face looked exceptionally grim, uglier than if he had lost his parents—it was the first time anyone had ever pointed a gun at his head in his entire history.
It was a complete trampling of his dignity.
Such an affront was absolutely intolerable to him.
In his heart, he harbored a kill-or-be-killed resolve against Tangyu.
“Put down the gun and stop being disrespectful to our young master Wei,” a bodyguard shouted angrily.
Ma Tian and his two companions didn’t show any intention of helping, merely watching the scene with a cold gaze.
Tangyu glanced at the protector and said, “You’d better put away your guns.
I hate being threatened, and I loathe even more being threatened with guns pointed at me.
Remember, guns don’t have eyes—be careful my gun doesn’t accidentally fire.”
The two bodyguards were visibly shaken and involuntarily took a step back, but they dared not lower their guns, for that would put them at a complete disadvantage.
However, not a trace of fear appeared on Wei Yaoye’s face.
On the contrary, his expression was devilish and grim, fierce and terrifying.
As one of Linwu’s Four Young Masters, he naturally had the grit and presence to not give in to panic.
“You don’t dare to kill me.
If you touch me, none of you will leave this place alive today.”
It wasn’t blind confidence from Wei Yaoye—he had the capacity to make such a declaration.
With a faint smile, Tangyu replied, “Really, I don’t see it that way.
You’ve already lost most of your men here, and with your life in my hands, I don’t believe there’s anything that can stop me.
As long as I return to Donglin City, no matter how influential your Wei Family is, they cannot reach into Donglin.
I won’t kill you, but breaking all four of your legs should be okay, right?
I believe those words were yours not long ago.
Now I’m giving them back to you.
What do you think, do I dare?”
Tangyu smiled slighty, but there was a hint of malevolence in his smile.
The corner of Wei Yaoye’s mouth twitched.
He could clearly feel that Tangyu was not joking.
Facing this man indeed made him feel as though he had met his match.
This man was by no means a goody-two-shoes; he was someone capable of doing anything.
“Hmph, you won’t get out of here by threatening me,” said Wei Yaoye.
“I think we can, why don’t we give it a try?” challenged Tangyu.
Ma Tian stepped forward and addressed Chang Baosheng, “I think it’s best to persuade your friend.
If there’s an issue, it can be resolved by sitting down and talking.
Resorting to knives and guns is a bit too much.
If something happens to young master Wei, I can guarantee that none of you will get out the front door.
Tangyu, right?
No matter who you are, remember that even a fierce dragon doesn’t overcome a river, and a strong dragon doesn’t suppress the local snakes.
You can’t run the show here.
You’d better let young master Wei go immediately.
Things can still be negotiable.
Otherwise, you and your few friends won’t leave this place.
Although your strength is formidable, you can’t protect all three of them.
And besides, with just one gun, do you really think you can do whatever you want?”
Tang Qi and Fei Yangzhi also stepped forward, clearly intending to stand up for Wei Yaoye.
Seeing his three friends take a stand, Wei Yaoye gave them a glance, and the wicked smile on his lips grew thicker.
With a cold smirk, Tangyu cast his gaze towards Ma Tian and his companions, “I think you’ve all got it wrong.
It’s your young master Wei who won’t let us go, bringing so many people over.
It was also your young master Wei who fired the first shot.
Now that the tables have turned, are you trying to turn the blame around?
This matter could have been peacefully resolved from the beginning—we weren’t necessarily here to make trouble, but just to get an explanation.
However, young master Wei did not take us seriously at all, so we were forced to make him take us seriously.
Also, I disagree with what you said—I think it should be that even a fierce dragon can’t overcome a river.
If you want to play, I’m up for the challenge.
Dark or nasty, I’m not afraid to face you.
I’m just worried that you can’t handle the game.”
“So, how do you want to resolve today’s matter?” Ma Tian’s expression also turned chilly.
Tangyu looked at Wei Yaoye and said, “That depends on his attitude.”
Wei Yaoye sneered, “And what would you have in mind?”
“It’s simple.
We didn’t come here to wreck your establishment today, and the situation earlier was just self-defense.
If you prefer to let bygones be bygones, we can leave it at that for today, how about that?” said Tangyu.
He held no grudge against Wei Yaoye.
Having wounded his men and pointed a gun at his head today was enough to vent the rage from their last encounter.
Besides, Tangyu didn’t wish to completely make an enemy of Wei Yaoye right now, as he still had matters to attend to in Linwu County.
If there had been nothing to sort out, he might not have cared as much.
After all, he thought, having beaten Wei Yaoye, what harm could the Wei Family do to him if he simply left for Linwu County?
“Humph, do you think that’s possible?” Wei Yaoye scoffed coldly.
Tangyu curled his lip and said, “If it’s not possible, then forget it.
I don’t absolutely need your agreement.
Since talking nicely doesn’t work, I’ll just have to resolve this my own way.” Tangyu then turned to Chang Baosheng and the others, “Let’s go.” Saying this, he prepared to leave Signal Fire Platform with Wei Yaoye in tow.
Ma Tian stepped in front of Tangyu, “Tangyu, does it need to be this extreme?”
“You’ve heard it for yourself, it’s your young master Wei who’s being too extreme.
Am I supposed to just sit here and wait for death?
So, he’s forcing me to act this way.
If someone needs to get hurt to end this, it definitely won’t be me.
I have his life in my hands—that’s my bargaining chip.
He can be uncooperative, I don’t care.
You’d better not challenge my limits; otherwise, hmph, I always keep my word, that I can promise,” Tangyu said, with a hint of menace in his voice.
Ma Tian turned to Wei Yaoye, “Young master Wei, let’s end it here for today.”
Wei Yaoye’s eyes flashed with a sinister light, and after a long moment, he said coldly, “Fine, leave.
But I will settle this score with you one day.”
“I don’t mind, the one thing I least fear is trouble.
I’m always ready to respond to whatever you throw at me.
But let me remind you—if you dare touch any of my friends, I promise I’ll make your Wei Family’s life a living hell,” Tangyu said, his voice not loud, but chilling to the bone.
“Hmph,” Wei Yaoye snorted angrily.
“You guys go ahead and start the car,” Tangyu told Chang Baosheng and the others, and without hesitation, they nodded and left the Signal Fire Platform together.
Only after they had gone did Tangyu release Wei Yaoye and turned to leave.
Wei Yaoye’s two bodyguards immediately rushed over, “Young Master Yaoye, should we take him out?”
Wei Yaoye gave a cold smile, “Since we lost today, there’s nothing to say.
I, the esteemed Young Master Yaoye, wouldn’t stoop to going back on my word.
There will be plenty of opportunities to get back at today’s debacle.
Have someone keep an eye on them; I want to know their every move.
Wait for the right moment and do it.”
Ten minutes later, everyone returned to the villa arranged by Chang Baosheng.
“Tangyu, I really have to thank you for earlier.
Otherwise, I would have definitely suffered a big loss.
It seems I overestimated myself and underestimated Wei Yaoye.
That guy, he really is a lunatic,” Chang Baosheng said.
“No need to be polite; it was a trifle,” Tangyu responded.
Chang Baosheng shook his head, “How can this be a trifle?
You’ve completely offended Wei Yaoye, and I bet he’s thinking about killing you right now, to the point of no return.
Given Wei Yaoye’s character, he won’t let this go easily.”
“Wei Yaoye and I already had some issues.
Even without today’s incident, knowing that I’m in Linwu County, he wouldn’t let me off.
So, it’s no big difference,” Tangyu said.
Chang Baosheng wanted to say more but felt that no words could adequately express his gratitude to Tangyu.
He simply had to deeply remember it in his heart.
“By the way, Changyu, I’m feeling that there’s something fishy about this incident,” Tangyu suddenly said.
Chang Baosheng frowned slightly and after some thought said, “What do you mean, Tangyu?
Do you think that this incident might indeed involve someone behind the scenes, framing and inciting conflict to provoke a war between the Chang Family and Wei Family?”
Tangyu nodded, “Indeed, there is that possibility.
Wei Yaoye, although very unorthodox, had a moment of perplexity when you were talking earlier; it looked as though he truly knew nothing.
If he could fake that, then I’d have to say he is more cunning than I can admire.
But my feeling is, he wasn’t pretending.
It’s possible that it wasn’t his doing.
Or perhaps—it was done by someone else in the Wei Family, and he was unaware.
However, considering what you said, your Chang Family and the Wei Family are already engaged in a relentless fight in the hospitality industry, so they certainly have the motive.
In short, this may not be as simple as it seems, but I can’t say for certain.”
Chang Baosheng pondered for a while before nodding and said, “If Tangyu says so, then there might really be something strange going on.
We’ll have to investigate this matter.
If someone is indeed maliciously trying to instigate a major conflict between the Chang Family and Wei Family, then surely they have more moves planned, and this matter won’t just end here.”
“Yes, the Chang Family should be prepared,” Tangyu nodded again.
“Right, I need to go back right away and discuss this with my grandfather; this could be a significant crisis for the Chang Family.
Tangyu, I’ll go back for now and come over to accompany you later,” Chang Baosheng said.
“It’s alright, don’t worry about us; you should take care of your matters,” Tangyu responded with a nod.
Chang Baosheng didn’t stay any longer and promptly got up to leave.
After Chang Baosheng left, Tangyu had a vague feeling of unease, as if something was about to happen.
But since Chang Baosheng had already left, Tangyu thought about it and decided to let it be.
“Master, why is my eyelid twitching?
It feels like something is going to happen,” Deng Li suddenly said.
“Hmm,” Tangyu frowned, feeling the same premonition, and Deng Li was feeling it too, “I too sense that something is going to happen.
Tonight, Deng Li, we’ll take turns keeping watch, just in case.
What I’m afraid of is that someone will make a move on Chang Baosheng.
I just hope I’m overreacting.
He’s also accompanied by two bodyguards and is the Chang Family’s eldest young master.
Besides, his home isn’t far from here, so hopefully, nothing will happen.”
“Could it be that Wei Yaoye decided to make a move against Changyu so soon?” Deng Li asked.
Tangyu shook his head, “It’s not that simple.
I feel like someone is playing dirty tricks behind the scenes.”
“Oh, this is too complicated for me to understand,” Deng Li said, shaking his head.
Tangyu’s gaze turned to the window.
It seemed the skies of Linwu County were about to change.
“Feifei, Shanshan, you both must be tired after today, go shower and rest,” Tangyu said, and then turned to Liu Shanshan and said, “Don’t worry, Xiao Zhi and Xiao Yu will definitely be fine.
Dealing with Cai Long isn’t a matter of a day or two.
I’ve already arranged for people to start taking action.
I believe there will be concrete moves soon.”
“Yes,” Liu Shanshan nodded, her eyes deep with emotion.